|
Electronics Technical
Officer/Technician
Salary range $47,373 to $79,472 p.a.
plus shift allowances (approx $7,000)
plus attractive superannuation
Applications are invited for two positions which are
based at the Anglo-Australian Observatory (AAO) near Coonabarabran,
NSW.
The AAO, which is one of the world’s leading
astronomical facilities, operates two major optical telescopes, the
3.9m Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) and the 1.2m United Kingdom
Schmidt Telescope (UKST).
Coonabarabran is an attractive country town with
very good schools, affordable housing, located within a clean &
healthy environment and is the gateway to the popular Warrumbungle National
Park.
The Electronics group requires two Technical
Officers/Technicians to assist in the repair and maintenance of a broad
range of electronic equipment, including telescope drive and control
systems, robotics, computers, CCD and infrared detectors, television
systems and a wide range of scientific instrumentation.
The successful candidates will hold an electronics
degree, diploma, or equivalent. They are expected to work both as part
of a team and be able to carry out repairs and project work self
motivated and unsupervised. A demonstrated ability to work at heights
is also essential. Each candidate is also required to participate in a
rostered afternoon shift scheme of approximately 10 seven day shifts
per year.
Two positions are available, one indefinite and one
for a three year fixed term.
In order to apply you need to obtain the employment information
package and follow its guidelines. You can get the package by phoning
Rhonda Martin (02) 6842 6291 or by downloading it from
www.aao.gov.au/jobs
The contact officers for this position are Martin
Oestreich (02) 6842 6215 or Chris McCowage (02) 6842 6265.
Applications close on Friday 4 July 2008.
The Anglo-Australian Observatory is an Equal
Opportunity Employer
|
